Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce

We brought the flavors of Swedish gravlax to the grill. Traditional gravlax is made by marinating raw salmon in a savory mixture of fresh dill, sugar, and salt, then serving it with a sweet mustard sauce. Grilled Salmon

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

3⁄4 teaspoon salt

1⁄4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

4 salmon steaks, each 3⁄4 inch thick (about 6 ounces each)

Mustard-Dill Sauce
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  
  
  • Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat.
  • Prepare salmon: In medium bowl, mix sugar, dill, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • With tweezers, remove small bones from salmon; add salmon steaks to bowl with sugar mixture, turning each to coat. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare sauce: In small bowl, mix dill, mustard, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and pepper.
  • Place salmon on grill and cook, turning once, until just opaque throughout, 8 to 9 minutes. Serve with mustard sauce.
• Makes 4 main-dish servings.
• Prep: 15 minutes
• Grill: 8 minutes